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I use Mrs. Meyers powder (http://www.mrsmeyers.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=3e880bfe-4985-4867-82f5-d53f1798abe1). It is gentle enough not to ruin the non-stick surface but works great to getting the burnt on gunk out. I prefer geranium scent. but she has choices.

Cover the bottom of the pan with a dryer sheet and then add some warm to hot water. Press the dry sheet back down if it starts to float (it probably will float a little bit anyway). Then let is soak for several minutes and wash with soap and water.

Thanks so much for your comment. I love to get those. :) Anyway my hubby bought me a new Mac for my b-day and I am still trying to figure everything out. Thanks for the tip on the links though. On your pot, try boiling a small portion of baking soda and water in the pot. It will really fizz up so you have to watch it. As it is boiling, use a pot safe utensil to gently scrub the bottom. Afterwards, wash as normal. My brother gave me this tip and he is a fireman. This is how they clean up afterwards, too. Let me know if it works. Sorry for the long comment. :)

usually if i have a really bad pan, i soak for at least an hour with hot water and lots of soap, then i scrap with one of those brown plastic squares from pampered chef (do you know what i am talking about?). they wont scratch but they are great at getting things up.

Yikes! I have had that happen a time or two. But, be glad it wasn't plastic. My friend was boiling their toothbrushes once (not sure why) and forgot about them and they completely melted. Her house stunk for days!!

Sometimes if you put some water in the pot and boil it for a few minutes it will loosen up the gunk.

I just did this to a pot of mine. It looked just like yours did (only stainless steel). I sprayed mine with Dawn Power Dissover and let it set overnight. Next day it cleaned up like a charm! Another tip for the power dissolver...you know those grease stains that you can get in your shirt from cooking? You wash them and they don't come out?? Spray this on them, even old shirts washed many times, and they will ALL come out! Love this product!

When cooking, please make sure to follow kitchen hygiene and safety -- cook meat until internal temperature is at safe levels, always check labels for allergens, and use caution in the kitchen -- I love sharing recipes, but I am not liable for damages done as a result of trying these recipes.